]]>https://seacoasteducators.org/2017/12/04/get-ready-vouchers-vote-early-2018/feed/0seacoasteducatorscropped-sb193.pngslide_sb193House Education Committee Passes Voucher Bill 10-9https://seacoasteducators.org/2017/11/14/house-education-committee-passes-voucher-bill-10-9/
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Welcome back SAUs 21 & 90! As usual, the summer sped by and another school year awaits. SEA created two of these banners to welcome students and staff for a fantastic start to the 2017-18 year. You’ll see them on Thursday at WHS/Marston School for our first meetings. See you then!

The Seacoast Education Association would like to congratulate Winnacunnet High School faculty, staff, and administration on being awarded the 2017 New Hampshire High School of Excellence award. The award is given annually by the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards Program to recognize New Hampshire schools and individuals who meet high standards of excellence. Receiving this honor is an affirmation of the tremendous teaching and learning that happens at Winnacunnet.
This award is the culmination of the efforts of the Winnacunnet faculty, staff and administration, working with a singular focus to deliver high quality educational experiences for all students.
However, the honor also belongs to the Winnacunnet community for their support and trust. For that, we thank you for allowing us to do what we do best which is to educate your children. The school of excellence award reflects the value and respect our community places on education. Therefore, this award belongs to the entire Winnacunnet community.

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Deliberative Sessions

What are they?

At this meeting all properly submitted Warrant Articles, including the annual operating budget, are presented, discussed and can be amended, with certain limitations, prior to placement on the March ballot.

The only time Articles can be amended is at the Deliberative Sessions, with the amendments being approved or rejected by majority vote of the registered voters in attendance.

Why are they important?

Actions taken at the deliberative sessions can affect school budgets and warrant articles. Residents can make motions to take money out of the school budgets or add money to existing warrant articles. The decisions made at deliberative sessions WILL impact what residents vote on in March.

What can you do?

As a VOTER you can participate in the proceedings. You can speak to an issue, ask questions, and most importantly, vote on ALL motions.

As a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot participate in the proceedings, but your presence is still important. Your presence sends a potent message! Support your colleagues and your profession from any unwarranted attacks.

]]>https://seacoasteducators.org/2017/01/27/all-hands-on-deck-all-members-needed-at-deliberative-sessions-feb-6-9/feed/0seacoasteducatorsAll Hands on Deck: So-called “Right to Work” Legislation Heads to Househttps://seacoasteducators.org/2017/01/24/all-hands-on-deck-so-called-right-to-work-legislation-heads-to-house/
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NH’s so-called “Right to Work” bill (SB11) has already passed the NH State Senate and will soon be headed for a vote in the House in three to four weeks (Mid-February) Despite research that suggests that the law reduces a typical full-time workers’ wages by an average of 1,558 a year and NH already has a nation-low unemployment rate, the bill has support in the Republican Party. Coupled with the upcoming Dues Collection Elimination Bill (HB 438), the effects on public and private workers’ unions in NH could be devastating to membership and negotiations. In the coming weeks, SEA will be joining forces with other unions to contact our state government representatives, spread awareness and rally at the statehouse. Talk to a SEA rep for details and check the “Right to Work” tab often for updates.